Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and legendary quarterback Tom Brady welcomed Randy Moss back to ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown.”
Moss, who is recovering from cancer treatment, stepped away from the job in December. He returned ahead of the biggest game of the year with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Brady, Belichick and others were part of a video package that was put together for Moss.
“Hey, Randy. Want you to know we’re behind you as you continue your fight. Welcome back to TV and ‘Countdown,'” said Belichick.
Brady then added, “Welcome back, Randy. I’m sure all the guys on set have missed you, but we’ve all missed you, as well. You’ve been a fixture on that show for a long time. You were a fixture on the field.
“For as great as you were on the field at showing everybody the strength and resilience of how you performed over the course of your Hall of Fame career, you’ve impressed and inspired us more than anything with what you’ve done off the field. …You’re a brother to me. I love you more than anything in this world, and it’s so great to have you back.”
“It is so great to have you back.” – Tom Brady
Bill Belichick, Kevin Garnett and Justin Jefferson, among others, join Brady in welcoming back Randy Moss pic.twitter.com/ZwUhvgsOTT
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Moss, Brady and Belichick were a lethal trio to opposing NFL defenses when the Patriots went unbeaten in the 2007 regular season. The success from that season has stood the test of time and created a lifelong bond between teammates.
Moss is one of the all-time great receivers, but he has taken that success with him to television as one of the most beloved NFL commentators. His return to the “NFL Countdown” desk is good news for everybody.
